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51. Osteoporosis Guide - Topic Overview
    

    What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It means you have bones that are thin and brittle,with lots of holes inside them like a sponge. This makes them easy to break. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones (fractures) in the hip,spine,and wrist. What causes osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is caused by a lack of bone strength or bone density. As you age,your ...

52. Topic Overview
    

    In older adults,hip fractures are usually caused by a fall. Even a slight fall can sometimes cause a fracture in a weakened hipbone. Children and young adults are more likely to break a hip because of a bike or car accident or a sports injury. Falls cause more fractures-including hip fractures-as people age because,starting at about age 30,bone begins to be reabsorbed by the body faster ...

53. Hip Fracture Repair (Hip Pinning)
    

    Surgery is usually the best treatment for a broken (fractured) hip. Two types of surgery are used. Internal fixation. Internal fixation involves stabilizing broken bones with surgical screws,nails,rods,or plates. This type of surgery is usually for people who have fractures in which the bones can be properly aligned. This may also be called "hip pinning." Hip replacement surgery ...

54. How to Prevent Falls
    

    With fall prevention strategies you can also prevent painful fractures. Discover what steps you can take in your home and outside it to avoid a misstep and injury.

55. Premenopausal Osteoporosis
    

    Learn more about premenopausal osteoporosis, including osteoporosis prevention and treatment, so you can avoid fractures.

56. Osteoporosis and Spine Fractures
    

    Has osteoporosis put you at risk for a spinal fracture? Here’s what you need to know about your risk for a fractured spine.

57. Causes of Osteoporosis
    

    Do you know the causes of osteoporosis? Discover what may increase your risk so you can take charge of your bone health.

58. Preventing Bone Fractures With Osteoporosis
    

    If you or someone you care about has osteoporosis, check out this tips for preventing broken bones.

59. Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?
    

    Find out if you're a candidate to get osteoporosis by learning more about the risk factors.

60. Types of Osteoporosis
    

    Did you know there are different types of osteoporosis? Find out more.

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